George Hogg (footballer)

George Hogg
Personal information
Date of birth	2 December 1869
Place of birth	West Calder, Scotland
Place of death	South Africa
Position(s)	Half-back
Senior career*
Years	Team
	West Calder
	Mossend Swifts
1892–1903	Hearts
International career
1896	Scotland
1896	Scottish League XI
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Hogg (born 2 December 1869) was a Scottish footballer who spent most of his career with Heart of Midlothian.

Hogg began his career with home-town juvenile side West Calder before moving to nearby junior side Mossend Swifts. He moved to League side Hearts in 1892 and became a professional the following year, when professionalism was legalised in Scotland.^[1] During his time with the Gorgie side, he won two League titles, in 1894-95 and 1896-97, and two Scottish Cup winners medals, in 1895-96 and 1900-01.

Although primarily a defensive player, earning the sobriquet "Tynecastle Warhorse" as a testament to his power and stamina, he was also capable of playing a more refined game when required.^[2] He played twice for the Scotland national team, both times in 1896. He made his debut in a 2–1 win against England and also played in a 3–3 draw with Ireland. He made one appearance for the Scottish League representative side.^[1]

Hogg retired after suffering a serious knee injury during the 1903-04 season.^[2] He later emigrated to South Africa where he spent the rest of his life.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Lamming, Douglas (1987). A Scottish Soccer Internationalists Who's Who, 1872-1986. Hutton Press. ISBN 0-907033-47-4.
^ ^a ^b Speed, David; Smith, Bill; Blackwood, Graham (1984). Heart of Midlothian Football Club: A Pictorial History 1874-1984. Heart of Midlothian F.C. plc. ISBN 0-9510124-1-X.

External links

George Hogg at the Scottish Football Association
Appearances at londonhearts.com

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[Lamming-1] Lamming, Douglas (1987). A Scottish Soccer Internationalists Who's Who, 1872-1986. Hutton Press. ISBN 0-907033-47-4.

[Speed-2] Speed, David; Smith, Bill; Blackwood, Graham (1984). Heart of Midlothian Football Club: A Pictorial History 1874-1984. Heart of Midlothian F.C. plc. ISBN 0-9510124-1-X.

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